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  1. 08-03-2014, 22:19 #1
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    Default in search of new 2# solo tent

    Hey guys,
    I had my heart set on a Nemo Obi 1 elite as my new solo tent. Its set up is easy & I'm comfortable with it. I'm looking now for something as similar as possible, only made in USA. Under 2-2.5#... $350 max...
    Any suggestions would be great!
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  2. 08-03-2014, 22:23 #2
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    Lots of them at TarpTent. Under 2 pounds and under $300.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Venchka View Post
    Lots of them at TarpTent. Under 2 pounds and under $300.

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    TarpTents for 1 person.

    http://www.tarptent.com/allproducts.html

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  4. 08-04-2014, 09:03 #4
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    Default in search of new 2# solo tent

    Thank you!
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  5. 08-04-2014, 09:28 #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Venchka View Post
    TarpTents for 1 person.

    http://www.tarptent.com/allproducts.html

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    This. I have a tarptent double rainbow and love it. Plus it's American made.
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    You are welcome. Thanks Mr. Elf.

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    Yes, I'm looking specifically for American made. I was checking out the Rainbow and the Moment DW. Then the Contrail, ahaha... all of them look pretty great honestly.
    Thanks for the feedback.
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    I have a startshpire 2 made by henry and I am quite pleased with it.
    Trail Miles: 4,980.5
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    AT Map 2: 279.4
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    I've got a Moment DW and it's great....004.JPG
    Sleep on the ground, rise with the sun and hike with the wind....
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    Add another happy Tarptent owner. I have an old Virga and a Notch. Love the Notch.
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    I'm on my second Contrail. The first one lasted something like 7000 trail miles over six seasons, plus one transcontinental bicycle trip before I retired it, but it was still serviceable. It was well into the "dimes per night" range of cost effectiveness. I am so pleased to see a replacement is still available. The other models have tempting features, but I'm still drawn to the ruggedness and simplicity (and low cost) of the Contrail.
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    Default in search of new 2# solo tent

    What do you guys use on the ground?
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    Default in search of new 2# solo tent

    Now the key is just to figure out which one fits me best! Thanks so much for the feedback.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tarantolk View Post
    What do you guys use on the ground?
    Personally I use nothing but the built in floor on my Notch. I always make sure I clear the area well before I set up the tent and then feel for sharp items through the floor before I set up my pad. I have never had an issue with water getting in through the floor either.
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    Tarptent Contrail here. I do not use a ground cloth.
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    Check out Six Moon Designs as well.
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    I've never used a ground cloth with my Tarptents. I had a few minor abrasions on the canopy of my old, retired tent, guy line attachments were showing age, and the zipper was tired, but interestingly the floor was pristine. And I spent a lot of nights in desert and rocky tundra.
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    I've been using a Lightheart Gear Solo/wedge for two years now. The 30 oz weight is close to 2#...
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